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Chowchilla Chamber announces car show winners

People at the Madera Classic Car Show holding a "Best of Show" sign in a park.
Attendees enjoy the Madera Classic Car Show 2022, showcasing vintage cars and community spirit in a park setting.

The Chowchilla Chamber of Commerce held its annual car show on September 17 in one of the biggest events in the city.

More than 100 cars and 10 bikes were entered at the show.

The following is a list of the winners, including Best of Show:

Best Classic Pony — Sebastian Barragan

Coolest Engine — Frank and Della Salcido

Best Paint — Dianne McGuire

Best VW Overall — Joanne Espinola

Best Classic Corvette — Russell Brand

Best Pick-Up/Commercial — Chowchilla Fire Department

Favorite 40s — Tonie Barba

Club Participation — CenCal C-10 Club

Rockin’ 70s — Francisco Padilla

Best Interior — Jim and Jackie Lobach

Chowchilla Fire Chief Choice — Sharon and Arnie Schweer

Best Chevrolet Overall — Joe and Pat Mannino

Hot 60s — Jay Cox

Exotic 80s — Mary Salazar

Mayor’s Choice — Mary Salazar

Community Choice — Jay Garray

Best Modern Overall — Annie Felsinger

Best Mopar Overall — Michael Mills

Fabulous 50s — Rick Gibbs

Chowchilla Chief of Police Choice — Robert Durrer

Dirty 30s — Lonnie Albrecht

Best Classic Muscle Car — Catfish Bass

Dare to Drive Something Different — Walter Nelsen

Best Bike Overall — Ryan Vandecar

Best Street Rod — Mike Parsons

Best T-Bird Overall — Chris Canslek

Best Poplar Pre 1929 — Glenn Avila

Best Ford Overall — James Cheatham

Best of Show — Dianne McGuire

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